Premier couches social housing in context of broader affordability concerns. ...
Category: Social Services, Justice and Society
AG Report 2017: Social housing wait lists have millionaires ahead of families in desperate need
There is not enough social housing to meet Ontario's needs and units that do exist aren't given to those who need it most, the AG reports. ...
Merlin the cat takes MPP for a walk in Santa Claus purrade
Liberal Bob Delaney says his wizardly feline has received personal invitations from both diplomats and neighbours. ...
Ontario welcomes national housing plan, looks forward to getting into the remaining details
Ontario Housing Minister Peter Milczyn thanks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the plan. ...
Here’s what Ontario officials are hoping to see from the National Housing Strategy
Housing stakeholders are looking forward to details in the much-anticipated strategy. ...
Province announces affordable housing units for Toronto neighbourhood
The province is providing surplus land, but all eyes are on what could be in the National Housing Strategy. ...
Pot on the front burner as the legislature resumes
Opposition slams legalized marijuana plan as "distraction technique" and “political cover” for Grits' legal troubles. ...
Province pledges $657 million for green upgrades to social housing, half to Toronto
The relationship between Toronto's mayor and Queen's Park is also showing signs of repair. ...
Real estate agents want harsher penalties – against themselves
Ethical violations need more deterrents, says lobby group that only months ago advised against regulatory overreach. ...
Ontario’s new basic income adviser will gauge impact on mental health
Kwame McKenzie was recruited by the provincial government to help evaluate the efficacy of its basic income pilot project. ...